Mexican Corn Cakes

10 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 1/2 ounce) package corn muffin mix
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 egg
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar chunky style salsa
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish (optional)
  • light sour cream, for garnish (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    To make corn cakes, in medium bowl combine corn muffin mix, water and egg until just blended.
  2. 2
    Batter will be slightly lumpy.
  3. 3
    Grease large nonstick griddle or skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat to get pan hot.
  4. 4
    Make corn cakes in batches using 1/4 cup batter for each one and cooking about 2 minutes on each sides, until golden brown (You should have 12 corncakes total).
  5. 5
    In small saucepan stir together black beans, chicken, salsa and cumin.
  6. 6
    Cook over low heat just until heated through.
  7. 7
    Remove pan from heat and stir in cilantro.
  8. 8
    To serve, place three corn cakes on each plate.
  9. 9
    Top with bean and chicken mixture.
  10. 10
    Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

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